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Mc Ara Family History

Mc Ara Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mara, Malara, Cara, Madara, Sciara, Mccary, Clara, Mcharg, Mcnary

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Where is the Mc Ara family from?

You can see how Mc Ara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Ara families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Mc Ara families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mc Ara's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mc Ara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Ara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Ara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Ara. 100% of Mc Ara men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Mc Ara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ara census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Mc Ara. For the veterans among your Mc Ara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Ara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Mc Ara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mc Ara in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 1993.

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